HYDERABAD, Mar 21: AirAsia India today unveiled its 4th aircraft, with a livery dedicated to JRD Tata, as a mark of respect to the pioneer of civil aviation in the Indian sub-continent.
Befittingly, the aircraft has been christened as ‘The Pioneer’. The livery of AirAsia India’s fourth aircraft dons an image of JRD Tata with a Puss Moth, the aircraft he flew on October 15, 1932, leading to the birth of Tata Airlines and starting civil aviation in the sub-continent. In the presence of distinguished guests, the magnificent unveiling was done by Mr Mittu Chandilya, CEO, AirAsia India, Mr Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia, Mr S Ramadorai, Non-Executive Chairman of AirAsia India, & Mr Ratan N Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, at GMR Aero Technic MRO Hanger, Hyderabad, a release said here today.
Commenting on the association, Mr Mittu Chandilya, CEO, AirAsia India, said, ‘We wanted to celebrate the growth of AirAsia India by honoring the man without whom flying would have been impossible in India. The Tata group has shaped Indian aviation to a great extent and has been a huge support to the AirAsia India team as well. We take pride in launching our fourth aircraft by reliving the magic of JRD Tata. With another addition to our fleet, we will soon make flying, a possibility for every Indian.’
(UNI)
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